It's another national headline that makes the Land of Enchantment look dis-enchanting.

On Labor Day, the New York Times published a piece with a headline that read, “As New Mexico scandals grow, Democrats hope to tarnish governor.”

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The most recent scandal the article highlights is charges filed against N.M. Secretary of State Dianna Duran. She's accused of misusing campaign funds to cover personal expenses.

According to the article, Democratic leaders in the state are calling out Gov. Susana Martinez to step up in wake of the scandal. She could not be reached for comment.

This isn't the first time this year a national publication has put the spotlight on New Mexico. Earlier in the year, The New Yorker, The Los Angeles Times and Rolling Stone wrote scathing articles about investigations into the Albuquerque Police Department's excessive use of force.

“I read the article and it chose to focus on the controversy and was somewhat negative but what they could've concentrated on is the fact that we're making big changes, that our reforms are taking place,” said Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry at the time.

Then just last month, a Wall Street Journal article exposed that Albuquerque has paid out more than any other city in settlements after police shootings.